Has the advancement of science manipulated the progress of humanity over time?
Yes, the advancement of science has improved human knowledge, communication, and health, as is evident by many examples.
It's unclear what the question means when it asks whether science has "manipulated" human progress. I assume it's asking if it has helped that progress, and my answer is "yes". Many advances in science and technology carry risks and create problems (dangerous weapons and energy extraction technologies that harm the environment come to mind), but these can be addressed, at least to some extent, through deliberation, collective effort, and further scientific work. Meanwhile, certain advances have increased human life expectancy in advanced and developing countries, facilitated the spread of ideas and cultures globally, creating more opportunities for people to pursue a greater variety of ambitions. They have cultivated relationships across great distances that was never possible before. They have reduced the degree of back-breaking manual labor required for survival while increasing time for leisure, culture, and more satisfying work. Science and technology offer too much good to forsake. Ignorance also carries risks.
Posted by: M4I4cFeIineIt absolutely has, and in the best way possible.
Science is the backbone of all human culture. Cooking, crafting tools, building houses, ipods, airplanes, stained glass windows and the printing presses that have printed millions of bibles were all products of scientific thought and reasoning. That science is a 'manipulator' is a wonderful thing for mankind.
Posted by: NSavage94Only to a slight degree - not enough!
We are surrounded by the most astonishing and rapidly advancing technology, but young men are still killing each other on the streets over imagined slights. Technology now advances faster than human nature evolves. We are still the same old savages on the whole.
Posted by: IscoBradleyprogress in humanity IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL to science
We cannot live without without satisfying our demands as well as our wanting to know why something is that something the fruits of this question are physics chemistry and biology and in our course we found difficulties and problems to be overcome we could solve these problems with the help of physics understand them with the help of chemistry and finally we understand ourselves with the help of biology thus the cycle of these process is essential for our progress therfore i would conclude by telling that scienceis the cause of the advancment of humanity
in reply to IscoBradley ther is a branch of genetics which aims at improoving the human race genetically if this is succsfull then i think your reason will be satisfiedPosted by: AnonymousThere is no doubt about it, we would be entirely different culturally if we didn't have progress in science.
Science has pulled us out of the dark ages of plague, ignorance, and tough day to day sticks and stones living. No one would want to go back before antibiotics, electricity, and not knowing that a tornado is bearing down on their community. We live longer and better as a result of science.
Posted by: Gri5HelpfulScience advances have altered humanity's path by extending lives and allowing rapid transmission of information.
Science advances have undeniably influenced humanity's progress by extending lives and especially by allowing for the instantaneous transmission of information. On a genetic level, science has actually made it more likely that those with poor vision hand down this gene, for instance, since correctable poor eyesight is no longer a life-endangering condition! But it is the spread of information via telecommunications that is speeding up society's development now.
Posted by: Th4FireThe advancement of science has most definitely manipulated the progress of humanity over time, as is evident by the current lengths of people's lives.
The advancement of science has caused great changes in the progress of humanity. Today, people have the ability to live much longer than they had in the past. Once deadly diseases are now curable, and some diseases have been eliminated. Science has changed the way humanity progresses and lives. Yes...
Posted by: AnonymousScience is one of the leading reasons there has been such a huge progress within the human race.
Science has provided us with so many answers that we couldn't have found without its help. It has helped us cure diseases that have wiped out large amounts of the population in the past. It has made technology what it is today. We have gone to the moon and back and have nothing but science to thank.
Posted by: AnonymousI think that the progress of humanity DEPENDS upon the advancement of science.
If we do not move forward in science, there will be no way to combat new and strengthening diseases, move along technologically, and continue life on this planet long after it is depleted.
Posted by: TroikTarrYes, the advancement of science has played an important role on the advancement of humanity through what it has produced, both good and bad, because it was inherently revolutionized so much.
Science is at the core of everything that humanity has achieved over the last thousand years or more. It has revolutionized the way we travel, eat, sleep, and even go to war. The changes are not always good for humanity or the world around it, but science has been a driving instrument of change in the way humans have lived, dating back to the invention of fire.
Posted by: H_BairdScience has definitely manipulated the progress of humanity, because it allows people to live longer than before.
A century ago, people died regularly at much earlier ages than they do today. Science has helped prevent the onset of several diseases, which has lengthened lives. Humanity is able to continue to progress, as more people live longer, and can make a larger impact on the world before they die.
Posted by: TMaciasI agree that the growth of science has made human life better.
I believe the development of science has helped human life progress. These fast-paced advances makes our lives more fulfilled and happier. Through studies, we better understand the development of science, and scientists are able to find medicines to cure diseases. This creates a safer environment.
Posted by: Ch4ddHomeyYes, I agree that the advancement of science has manipulated the progress of humanity over time, because science has led to many advances that have changed the way humanity views its surroundings.
Science has changed the way that humanity progresses, due to advancements in many different fields. Fields, such as genetics, have affected the way we view other humans and the history of humanity, as well as have led to significant advances in medical technology, which has of course changed the way we view and treat diseases. So yes, in a way, science has manipulated the progress of humanity, mostly for the better.
Posted by: R4yAnychThe advancement of humanity has been greatly effected by science and everyone realizes it.
Even the one person who said yes, because after I read his thoughts, it has nothing to do with how science has not manipulated the progress of humanity. But know acknowladging that, the next question appears. How has the advancement of science manipulated the progress of humanity? With the new technologies that science has created have increased immigration and globalization. But has decreased health and inceased diseases and obesity. Polution (gas and fuel), has created diseases and deaths. Social networking sites and cell phones have divided people from one another and increased depression. Everywhere, there are proof that science has done alot of great Pros, but then you see the ginormous list of cons.
Posted by: AnonymousWith the increase use of technology, people are more absorbed in gadgets & machines rather in human emotions, they don't have much time left for each other.
I think as the science is progressing and technology is increasing, people are going farther away from each other. Their life is lot more hectic then ever before and thus they don't have sufficient time for each other nor they care much about human emotions which ultimately results in depreciation in humanity progress.
Posted by: Tim0tFlamesI believe the advancement of science has very clearly manipulated the progress of humanity, because the progress of both seems completely intertwined.
You need only look at the average American home to see how the advancement of science has manipulated the progress of humanity. Science and technology not only dramatically shape the way we live on a daily basis, but they have also made significant changes in how long and how well we live.
Posted by: ToughEfrain26The advancement of science has most definitely manipulated the progress of humanity over time, as is evident by the current lengths of people's lives.
The advancement of science has caused great changes in the progress of humanity. Today, people have the ability to live much longer than they had in the past. Once deadly diseases are now curable, and some diseases have been eliminated. Science has changed the way humanity progresses and lives.
Posted by: AverageHoward86People have used scientific breakthroughs to change the course of history.
Scientific achievements have completely changed the course of history. From the development of sanitary techniques to motorized vehicles, science has enabled people to live in much denser populations. Science has provided mechanization and made many tasks easier. That has allowed people to devote more time and energy to other pursuits. Without science people would be focused only on day to day survival. We wouldn't be able to consider feats like particle acceleration or space travel, much less actually achieve those goals.
Posted by: RanseYouhaveScience is one of the leading reasons there has been such a huge progress within the human race.
Science has provided us with so many answers that we couldn't have found without its help. It has helped us cure diseases that have wiped out large amounts of the population in the past. It has made technology what it is today. We have gone to the moon and back and have nothing but science to thank.
Posted by: NoakBeI agree that science advancements have manipulated the progress of humanity.
Humanity has become addicted to the science advancements. Many people would not know what to do, where to go, or even what day it was without these science advancements. The science advancements have led humanity to controlled and dominated by these technologies which allow for humanity to no longer think for themselves.
Posted by: FieIBotThe advancement of science has manipulated the progress of humanity over time, but in a primarily positive fashion.
Science has manipulated humanity in a good way. We now have incredible technologies to make life easier, as well as advanced medicine to cure diseases that were once incurable. Science has done wonders for humanity, and will keep doing wonders for humanity. If we didn't have science, we would be stuck in the dark ages.
Posted by: AnnoyedDong77I do think that the advancement of science has manipulated the progress of humanity over time because we're able to live longer and healthier lives because of scientific advancements.
I believe the progress of humanity has been manipulated by the advancements made in science. I believe this because the advancements in medicine alone have extended the lifespan of humans by giving us cures to diseases, vaccinations, artificial organs and antibiotics. Advancements in technology have allowed us to do things and go places we've never been able to before.
Posted by: VagueWiley89I think what we are truly asking is: Is science helping us dig an early grave, or build an endless future?
Science IS: asking the question "WHY and HOW?" over and over, while refining the question each time. More questions equals more answers, and we need storage for all the answers (brains/computers). But, obviously we have much to learn about living on earth considering we are piling up mountains of toxic waste that prove only harmful to our existence; successful organisms don't bite the hand that feeds them. The only way we can support our large population is to learn how to sustain nourishment while decreasing toxicity. Okay, so...Who can we learn from? Who knows how to survive on earth for prolonged periods of time? Who knows how to regenerate their waste into nourishment? Is the answer No Living Thing OR Every Creature. In other words, are we unlike every thing else on earth or are we no different? Is modern technology proof that we can surpass that which limits all other beings, or is technology proof that our hunger for answers (aka science) is the most toxic substances of all? Only time will tell. In the meantime, ants seem to be doing pretty well...Maybe we could ask them.
Posted by: Anonymous
The progress of science has been detrimental rather than beneficial to human
Science has scored many breakthroughs instrumental in extending mortality and making the earth a better place to live in. But there have been alarming trends, such as ‘mad’ scientists eager to go on to the next step-human cloning. Still the benefits science has reaped may be said to outweigh such ill effects of scientific studies.
Posted by: AnonymousScience has obliterated one's emotions and sentiment
The approach of science towards life is crude, monotonous, lifeless, devoid of feelings and love. A switch can destroy the whole world. We had seen the devastation caused due to the atomic bombs in hiroshima and now there are more scientific more accurate warheads available that can destroy the whole world with an hour. Man has started feeling himself almighty and ignoring spiritual values. It has lost his peace of mind, inner satisfaction , ethics etc.
THANK YOUPosted by: Harsh100The advancement of science has not manipulated the progress of humanity, at least not negatively, as the right advancements have been beneficial.
Technological and scientific advancements will always be beneficial if used responsibly. Communication devices such as cellphones have advanced in ways that bring people closer together; medical advancements have prolonged and saved lives. In the same way, artistic advancements have broadened our minds and changed the way we think and look at the world. The world is always moving forward, and if certain groups of people cannot handle that or embrace scientific progression in hand with humanity's progression, then from a Darwinian point of view, they are somewhat lacking.
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